The Story Of Thomas Carlyle (1888)

By A.S. Arnold

Book Overview

The Story of Thomas Carlyle is a biography written by A. S. Arnold in 1888. The book chronicles the life of Scottish essayist, historian, and philosopher Thomas Carlyle. Born in 1795, Carlyle grew up in a humble family and worked as a teacher before pursuing a career in writing. He became famous for his works on history, social criticism, and literary criticism.The book covers Carlyle's personal life, including his marriage to Jane Welsh, and his friendships with other notable figures of his time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and John Stuart Mill. It also explores his views on politics, religion, and society, which were often controversial and influential.Arnold's biography draws on Carlyle's own writings, as well as letters and other primary sources, to provide a comprehensive picture of his life and work. The book is written in a clear and engaging style and offers insights into the intellectual and cultural climate of the 19th century. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in Carlyle or the history of ideas in the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165124068
• ISBN13: 9781165124060
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"